2019 Jeep Wrangler steering problems

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has 440 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 41% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

440

Steering complaints

41%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Wrangler steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

19V201000SteeringMarch 14, 2019 · 52 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Consequence

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

What owners report

“WENT TO STORE JEEPNQOULDNT START, BATTERY CHECKED OK....WENT TO WORK TRIED TO LEAVE IT WOULDNT START CHECKED FUSES THEY R GOOD... DROVE IT HOME JUST FINE AFTER GETTING IT STARTED MY TAPPING THE METAL BY THE FUSE BOX..GOING TO WORK 430 IN THE MORNIBG CAR STALL COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF AGAIN THEN…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 10, 2020 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA has 440 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler steering — 41% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 19V201000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.